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Die deutsche Angewandte Linguistik--eine Nische im Elfenbeinturm? (German Applied Linguistics--A Niche in the Ivory Tower?)

Zydatiss, Wolfgang – Englisch, 1977

Reviews two recent books on the role of linguistics in foreign language teaching, examining critically claims for the value of linguistics in teaching. Discusses the relation between theory and practice, sociolinguistic considerations, and measuring achievement. Considers what may reasonably be expected from applied linguistics. (Text is in…

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Applied Linguistics, Language Instruction, Language Tests

Language Teaching.

Strevens, Peter – 1969

European language-teaching theory and practice in retrospect covering the period from 1920 to 1970 are noted to be an amalgam of underlying disciplines, teaching methodologies, and technical aids. Chronologically presented, the "orthodoxy" of 1920-40 charts general similarities in the state of the art prior to a 10-year period of major…

Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Area Studies, Educational History, International Organizations